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ArticleThe journal of spinal cord medicine2026

Cerebrolysin-loaded platelet-rich plasma exosomes: Restoring immune homeostasis via TNF-α/IL-10 modulation and apoptosis targeting for spinal cord injury repair.

Naeimeh Akbari-Gharalari, Zeinab Aliyari-Serej, Maryam Ghahremani-Nasab, Hamid Soltani Zangbar, Yahya Yahyavi, Farshad Nezhadshahmohammad, Abbas Ebrahimi-Kalan

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Naeimeh Akbari-GharalariNeurophysiology Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.
Zeinab Aliyari-SerejDepartment of Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Maryam Ghahremani-NasabStem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Hamid Soltani ZangbarDepartment of Neuroscience and Cognition, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Yahya YahyaviDepartment of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Farshad NezhadshahmohammadDepartment of Mining Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.
Abbas Ebrahimi-KalanDepartment of Neuroscience and Cognition, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.

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objectiveSpinal cord injury (SCI) is a severe condition characterized by neuronal apoptosis and inflammation, with limited therapeutic options. This study aimed to assess the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP)-derived exosomes (Exo), Cerebrolysin (CBL), and Cerebrolysin-loaded exosomes (CLE) on inflammation, apoptosis, tissue organization, and motor function recovery in a mouse model of compression SCI.

designAn experimental study using a mouse model of SCI, investigating the effects of Exo, CBL, and CLE treatments.

settingLaboratory-based research in a controlled environment.

participantsSixty healthy adult female BALB/c mice, aged 8-10 weeks, weighing 24 ± 2 g were used. SCI was induced via compression to model SCI.

interventionsMice with induced SCI were treated with Exo, CBL, or CLE. Apoptosis was assessed by Bax and Bcl2 expression. Inflammatory markers TNF-α and IL-10 were measured. Histological analysis examined tissue organization, and motor function recovery was evaluated using the Basso-Beattie-Bresnahan (BBB) locomotor scale. OUTCOME MEASURES: The study measured Bax and Bcl2 expression, TNF-α and IL-10 levels, tissue organization, and motor function recovery.

resultsCLE treatment significantly modulated Bax and Bcl2 expression, reducing apoptosis and enhancing neuronal survival. TNF-α levels decreased, indicating reduced inflammation, while IL-10 levels increased, showing anti-inflammatory effects. Histological assessment revealed improved tissue organization, and motor function recovery was significantly enhanced as measured by BBB scores.

conclusionCLE showed neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects, reducing apoptosis and inflammation while promoting tissue repair and motor function recovery in SCI, making it a promising therapeutic candidate.

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Amino AcidsApoptosisExosomesInterleukin-10Neuroprotective AgentsPlatelet-Rich PlasmaSpinal Cord InjuriesTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalFemaleHomeostasisMiceMice, Inbred BALB CRecovery of FunctionAmino AcidscerebrolysinIL10 protein, mouseInterleukin-10Neuroprotective AgentsTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaCerebrolysinDrug deliveryPRP-Derived exosomesSpinal cord injuryTarget therapy

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PMID40470992
PMCPMC12931343

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